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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.89, 2,970.59 and 1,654.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.89, 2,970.59 and 1,654.35 is: 2,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.89 : 2,970.59 = 1,654.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.89/2,970.59 = 1,654.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.89x = 2,970.59 × 1,654.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.89x = 4,914,387.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,387.29/2,151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.76

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